Panasonic DMC-FZ2PP User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.DMC-FZ2PP

Before use, please read these

instructions completely.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Notice:

This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

Safety

Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

• SD Logo is a trademark.

• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

RBRC

Li-ion

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this battery.

Safety

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ2 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric

Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic

Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

FCC Caution: To assure continued

compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral

devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 114,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Contents

Safety

Information for Your Safety ...................... 2

Preparation

Standard Accessories .............................. 5

Names of the Components....................... 6

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

Quick Guide.............................................. 10

Charging the Battery ................................ 11

Inserting the Battery ................................. 12

Using the AC Adaptor............................... 14

Inserting the Card..................................... 15

Turning Power on/off................................ 17

Adjusting the Viewfinder

(Diopter Adjustment)............................ 18

Attaching the Lens Hood .......................... 19

Attaching the Strap................................... 21

Attaching the Lens Cap ............................ 22

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ........... 23

The Shutter Button

(Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)......... 24

The Mode Dial.......................................... 25

Operating the Menu.................................. 27

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)............ 28

Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures......................................... 29

Taking Pictures in Simple Mode............... 31

Checking the Captured Picture

(Review)............................................... 32

Recording Motion Images ........................ 33

Using the Optical Zoom............................ 34

Using the Digital Zoom............................. 35

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash.... 36

Using the Optical Image Stabilizer ........... 38

Using the AF Trigger ................................ 39

Using the Continuous AF ......................... 40

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........... 41

Recording images (advanced)

Taking Pictures with Audio....................... 42

Changing the Picture Size........................ 43

Changing the Quality

(Data Compression Ratio).................... 44

Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE ... 46

Taking Pictures using Macro Mode .......... 47

Taking Pictures using Portrait Mode ........ 48

Taking Pictures using Sports Mode.......... 49

... 8

... 45

Taking Pictures using Panning Mode .......50

Taking Pictures using Night Portrait

Mode..................................................... 51

Taking Pictures using Spot Mode.............52

Compensating the Exposure ....................53

Taking Pictures using Auto Exposure

(AE) Bracket .........................................54

Using the AF/AE Lock............................... 55

Using the Color Effect...............................56

Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast

(Picture Adjustment)............................. 57

Setting the White Balance ........................58

Finely Adjusting the White Balance .......... 60

Setting ISO Sensitivity ..............................61

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode............62

Using the MC Protector/ND Filter ............. 63

Playback

Playing Back Still Pictures ........................ 64

Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio....... 65

9 Images Multi Playback ........................... 66

Using the Playback Zoom.........................67

Playing Back Motion Images ....................68

Editing

Deleting Images........................................ 69

Writing the Print Information to the Card

(DPOF Setting).....................................71

Protecting Images on the Card.................74

Technical use

Playing Back with Slide Show

(Automatic Playback)............................ 75

Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures

(Audio Dubbing)....................................77

Resizing Recorded Pictures .....................78

Trimming Recorded Pictures ....................79

Formatting the Card.................................. 80

Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Brightness............................................. 81

Using the Auto Review ............................. 82

Setting up the Operational Sound.............83

Setting up the Power Save Mode .............84

Resetting the File Number ........................85

Initializing the settings............................... 86

Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor ... 87

Connecting to a PC................................... 88

USB DIRECT-PRINT................................89

USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) ...... 90

USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture) ...... 91

After Use...................................................92

Preparation

Others

The Menu Items ..................................... 93

Cautions for Use..................................... 95

Warning Indications................................ 99

Troubleshooting...................................... 100

Specifications.........................................101

Digital Camera Accessory System......... 103

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers).........................104

Preparation

Request for Service Notice

Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .......... 106

Customer Services Directory

Index...................................................... 109

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Standard Accessories

Before using your camera, check the contents.

1 SD Memory Card (8 MB)

RP-SD008B (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”)

2 Battery Pack

CGA-S002A (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”)

3 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

DE-928A (In the text, it is indicated as “AC Adaptor”)

6 A/V Cable

7 USB Connection Cable

8 CD-ROM

9Strap

(For USA Only).................................. 105

(For USA Only).................................. 108

Guía española para el uso rápido ..... 110

K1V204C10001

K1HA05CD0004

VFC4002

4 AC Cable

K2CA2EA00002

5 DC Cable

K2GH2DB00003

10 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String

VYK0W73

11 Lens Hood/Lens Hood Adaptor

VYQ2677/VYQ2583 (Black) VYQ2787/VYQ2782 (Silver)

Preparation

Names of the Components

[Front View]

2 3 41 5

6 7

9810

19 21 22 24 25 26

161213 14

1 Flash Sensor (P37) 2 Lens 3Flash 4 Microphone (P33, P42, P77) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P41)

[Top View]

6 Lens Barrel 7 Lens Ring (P19, P63) 8 Mode Dial (P25) 9 Shutter Button (P24)

10 Single/Burst Mode Button

(P62)

11 Zoom Lever (P34, P35)

[Back View]

12 Viewfinder (P18, P23) 13 Diopter Adjustment Dial (P18) 14 Flash Open Button (P36) 15 DISPLAY Button (P23) 16 FOCUS Button (P39) 17 Power Indicator (P17) 18 Power Switch (P17) 19 LCD Monitor (P8) 20 MENU Button (P27) 21 Delete Button (P32, P69) 22 2/Self-timer Button (P41) 23 4/REVIEW/SET Button (P32) 24 1/Flash Mode Button (P36) 25 3/Exposure Compensation

(P53)/Auto Bracket (P54)/ White Balance Fine Adjustment (P60) Button

26 Speaker (P65)

7 8

30 31 32

Preparation

[Left View]

27 A/V OUT Socket (P87) 28 USB Socket (5pin) (P88) 29 Terminal Door

2 2

[Right View]

30 Strap Eyelet (P21) 31 DC IN Socket (P14) 32 DC IN Terminal Door (P14)

[Bottom View]

33 Memory Card/Battery Door

(P12, P15)

34 Memory Card/Battery Door

Open Lever (P12, P15)

35 Tripod Receptacle

2 3

3433 35

[Battery Charger/AC Adaptor]

1 AC Input Terminal 2 [POWER] Indicator 3 [CHARGE] Indicator 4 Battery Attachment Section 5 DC Output Terminal

Preparation

600

OFF

OCUS

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

12 34 5 6 7

ISO10

27 26 25

-A

24 23 22 21

20 19

F2.81/2

[In recording]

1 REC mode

2 Flash mode (P36)

3 White balance (P58)

4 ISO sensitivity (P61)

5 Picture size (P43)

6 Quality (data compression ratio)

(P44)

7 Battery indicator (P13)

(When using AC adaptor this is not displayed)

8 Frame/Time remain

In motion image mode: e.g. 11S

9 Jitter alert (P30)

10 Recording indication

11 Audio REC (P42)

12 Zoom (P34, P35)

13 Self-timer mode (P41)

14 Card access indication (P16)

15 AF area (P29)

16 AF Trigger (P39)

17 Aper ture indication/Shutter speed

indication (P29)

18 Exposure Compensation (P53)

9 10 11

12 13

14 15

161718

19 Auto Bracket (P54)

20 Current date and time (P28)

• It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock.

21 : Spot AF area (P52)

22 : Spot metering target (P52)

23 Focus indication (P29)

24 Burst mode (P62)

25 Continuous AF (P40)

26 Color Effect mode (P56)

27 Optical Image Stabilizer (OFF)

(P38)

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600

10:00 NOV.1.2

Preparation

8 9

9 10 11

1/2

F2.

10:00 NOV.1.2

ISO10

AUT

10 11

[Recording in Simple mode]

1 Flash mode (P36)

2 Burst mode (P62)

3 Focus indication (P31)

4 Jitter alert (P30)

5 Picture mode (P31)

6 Battery indicator (P13)

7 Frame remain

8 Zoom (P34)

9 Recording indication

10 Self-timer mode (P41)

11 Card access indication (P16)

12 AF area (P29)

13 Current date and time (P28)

• It is displayed for about 5 seconds after turning on the power or setting the clock.

[In playback]

1 Playback mode

2DPOF (P71)

(White):

DPOF setting for printing

(Green):

DPOF setting for Slide Show

(Green with DPOF number): DPOF setting for printing and Slide Show

3 Protected image (P74)

4 Image with audio (P65)

5 Picture size (P43)

6 Quality (data compression ratio)

(P44)

: In motion image mode

In simple mode:

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7 Battery indicator (P13)

8 Folder/File number

9 Page/Total images

10 REC data

• It will be displayed when the

[DISPLAY] button is pressed.

11 Recorded date and time

Quick Guide

Preparation

Prepare the following items.

• Camera

•Battery

•Card

• AC adaptor

• AC cable

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

OPEN

912

SET

[Preparation]

1 Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P11)

• Charging is finished in about 90 minutes.

2 Slide the lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door.

3 Insert the battery into the camera.

(P12)

4 Insert the Card into the camera. (P15) 5 Close the Memory Card/battery door.

[Recording]

6 Remove the lens cap. 7 Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17) 8 Set date/time. (P28) 9 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25)

10 (When you want to take a picture with

the flash) Press [ OPEN] button to open the Flash. (P36)

11 Take a picture. (P24, P29)

[Playback]

OFF≥≥ON

12 Set the mode dial to playback [ ].

(P25)

13 Press 2/1 to select the picture you

want to view. (P64)

Preparation

Charging the Battery

1 Connect the AC cable.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor.

3 When the [CHARGE] indicator B

4 Remove the battery from the AC

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

• After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable.

• The battery becomes warm after use/ charge or during the charge. The camera also becomes warm during use. However, it is not a malfunction.

• The battery/AC adaptor supplied with this camera is exclusively designed for this camera. Do not use with any other equipment.

• The [POWER] indicator A lights.

(1 # 2)

• The [CHARGE] indicator B lights and

charging starts.

turns off, charging is finished.

• Charging is finished in about 90 minutes.

adaptor.

Preparation

OPEN

Inserting the Battery

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF]

and the lens is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

[Inserting the battery]

1 Slide the lever in the direction of the

2 Insert the charged battery all the way

3 Close the Memory Card/battery door.

[Removing the battery]

1 2

• If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

• When the fully charged battery is inserted in the camera for more than 1 hour, the clock setting is memorized by the camera for about 24 hours even after the battery is removed. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) When the clock setting is cancelled, please set the date/time again. (P28)

• When the card is being accessed, do not open the Memory Card/battery door.

• The battery supplied with this camera is exclusively designed for this camera. Do not use with any other equipment.

arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door.

in, until it is locked.

Open the Memory Card/battery door.

Slide the lock 1 in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Close the Memory Card/battery door.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Preparation

ª Battery indicator

The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor)

: The battery power is sufficient

: The remaining power is a little low

: The remaining power is low

: Recharge or replace the battery

ª Charging time and available recording time

Measured under the following conditions:

• Temperature: 77°F (25°C)/Humidity: 60

• Shooting once every 30 seconds, flash every other shot.

• Using the supplied SD Memory Card (Recording size: 1600k1200/Quality: Fine/

When deleting all pictures after full use)

Charging time

Supplied battery Approx. 90 min.

The times shown in the table are approximate times. The times may vary depending on the condition.

Continuous recording/playback time (recordable number)

Recording with LCD monitor Approx. 100 min. (equal to 200 still pictures)

Recording with Viewfinder Approx. 120 min. (equal to 240 still pictures)

Playback with LCD monitor Approx. 120 min.

ª Charging environment and charging error

• Charge the battery in a place with a temperature of 50oF–95oF (10°C – 35°C).

(The battery should also be the same temperature.)

• When charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator lights. If, after charging starts, the [CHARGE] indicator blinks at about 1 second cycles, this indicates a charging error. In this case, remove the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet, remove the battery and check if both room and battery temperature is too low or high and then charge it again. If the problem persists, consult the dealer or your nearest servicenter.

Preparation

Using the AC Adaptor

If you use an AC adaptor as indicated in 3, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is retracted.

1 Connect the AC cable. 2 Open the DC IN terminal door. 3 Connect the DC cable (supplied) to

the camera.

• The camera becomes warm during use. However, this is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use.

• The battery cannot be charged in the camera with the AC adaptor connected.

• Use the supplied DC cable.

Inserting the Card

OPEN

Preparation

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

[Inserting the card]

1 Slide the lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door.

2 Insert the card with the label facing

the front of the camera.

• Insert the card, pressing gently until it locks in place. If the card will not insert freely, it may be reversed. Do not force the card.

• Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

3 Close the Memory Card

[Removing the card]

Open the Memory Card/battery door.

Press the card to release.

Pull the card out.

Close the

Memory Card/battery

/battery

door.

• If the Memory Card/battery door cannot be completely closed, take the card out and insert it again.

• If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify whether the direction of the card is correct.

• We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card)

• If the card is not fully inserted, the card may be damaged.

Preparation

ª Access to the card

When the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights.

When the card access indication 1 is lit, do not:

• turn the power [OFF].

• remove the battery or the card.

• pull the DC cable out if you use the AC adaptor.

The card and the card contents may be destroyed and the camera may not operate normally.

It is possible that images stored on the card can be damaged due to accidental erasure, static electricity, electrical noise or a defective card. We strongly suggest copying the images to your PC’s hard drive using the USB connection explained on P88.

1600

ª SD Memory Card (supplied)

and MultiMediaCard (optional)

The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external cards. The reading/ writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write protection switch that can inhibit writing and formatting. (When the switch is moved towards the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available)

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

• The reading/writing speed of MultiMediaCards is slower than SD cards. When MultiMediaCards are used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised.

• After recording motion images using the MultiMediaCard, the card access indication may appear for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Preparation

Turning Power on/off

1 Set the power switch to [ON].

1,2

OFF≥≥ON

Power indicator

OFF≥≥ON

Lighting:

Blinking:

• The power indicator 1 lights.

Set

the power switch to [OFF].

• When turning the power switch to [ON]

• When the Memory Card/battery door is opened

• When the card is not inserted

• When no space is left on the card

• When the card is protected during recording

• When setting the mode dial from the playback mode to recording mode with the lens cap attached

• When the remaining battery power is low (blinking slowly)

• When turning on the power in the recording mode, do not put any obstacle in front of the lens.

• Please be sure to remove the lens cap before you switch on the camera in recording mode. If not, the message “REMOVE LENS CAP AND PRESS

BUTTON” appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. Please remove the lens

cap and press 4/[REVIEW/SET] button 2.

• Do not exert any pressure on the lens when it is extended. To clean the lens, please turn the camera off to retract the lens.

Preparation

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)

This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make

adjustments related to each user’s individual vision characteristics. Please adjust this feature before using the camera. This feature is especially useful for the user who wears corrective eyewear because the lens is not needed.

[Preparation]

• Press [DISPLAY] button to make the Viewfinder display.

1 Adjust the diopter, rotating the diopter

adjustment dial.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

When using the camera in bright sunlight, the lens hood should be installed. This will minimize lens flare and ghosting, thus improving the overall quality of the photo.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Remove the lens ring. 2 Attach the lens hood adaptor 1

(supplied).

• The mark ±, ¥ will be the opposite

side of the camera.

3 Attach the lens hood 2 (supplied).

• Adjust the mark of the lens hood to the

mark ± of the lens hood adaptor. Then, rotate the lens hood to the mark ¥ and fix it.

• Be careful not to rotate the lens hood adaptor.

4 Rotate the lens hood and the lens

hood adaptor until the mark of the lens hood is fitted to the mark of the camera.

• If the marks are not fitted, edges of the screen may become dark. (vignetting effect)

• It is recommended that the lens hood be removed when using the flash. Vignetting can occur, causing the lower portion of the photo to be dark.

• The lens cap can be installed while the lens hood is in use if the lens cap string is not used.

Preparation

ª Temporarily storing the lens hood

You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored.

[Preparation]

• Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is retracted.

• Close the flash. (P37)

1 Remove the lens hood. 2 Reverse

• Attach the lens hood adjusting the

3 Attach the lens cap.

• It is recommended that the lens hood be removed when using the flash. Vignetting can occur, causing the lower portion of the photo to be dark.

• The lens cap can be installed while the lens hood is in use if the lens cap string is not used.

the lens hood and

mark ± of the lens hood adaptor to the mark of the lens hood, and rotate the lens hood to the right.

attach

it.

Preparation

Attaching the Strap

1 To remove the cover, gently squeeze

2 Rotate the plastic part of the metal

3 Pass the metal fitting through the

4 Rotate the plastic part of the metal

5 Move the cover in the direction of the

6 Attach the strap to the other side of

both sides of the cover as shown in picture 1.

fitting in the direction of the arrow.

• Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it is detached.

eyelet of the camera.

fitting to the opposite direction until it is locked.

arrow, and attach it firmly.

• Be sure to move the cover entirely until it is attached firmly.

the camera in the same way.

Preparation

Attaching the Lens Cap

When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to

protect the surface of the lens.

1 Pass the top of the string through the

lens cap.

Pass

the opposite side of the

through the circular part of the

3 Pull in the direction of the arrow. 4

Pass

the top of the lens cap string through the strap eyelet as shown in the picture.

5 Attach the lens cap.

• Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode.

• Even when the lens hood is attached, you can attach the lens cap without the string.

string

Preparation

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Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

DISPLAY

changes as shown below.

[Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback]

A LCD monitor B Viewfinder

[In recording]

[In playback]

100-

10:00

NOV1.2

F2.

1600

10:00

NOV1.2

REC

W.BALANCE

AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT SET

ISO100

SETUP

AUTO

1600

EXIT

1600

10:00

NOV1.2

F2.

10:00

NOV1.2

REC

W.BALANCE

AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT SET

ISO100

SETUP

AUTO

1600

EXIT

• When the LCD monitor is displayed, the Viewfinder turns off. (and vice versa)

Preparation

The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully)

The shutter button is activated in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”.

Pressing halfway 1

• Focus and exposure are locked.

Pressing fully 2

• The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts.

• You can adjust volume of the operational sound in the menu. (P83)

• If you press the shutter button fully in a single stroke, the captured picture may appear shaken or unfocused. (The camera may be moved during capturing)

Preparation

The Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial.

: Playback (P64)

Playback recorded images.

: Simple mode (P31) Menu options are minimized and many settings are preset. This is a fast and easy way for beginners to start using the camera and become familiar with its many features.

P/A/S

: Program AE (P29) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. In addition, more settings can be adjusted.

: Aperture-priority AE (P45) The shutter speed is adjusted automatically, according to the aperture value you set.

: Shutter-priority AE (P46) The aperture value is adjusted automatically, according to the shutter speed you set.

: Macro mode (P47) When you take pictures from a distance closer than 3.94 feet (120 cm) (Tele), set the camera in macro mode. This allows you to get closer to the subject up to

0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide).

: Portrait mode (P48) This mode allows you to easily achieve the depth of focus effect. The subject stands out in front of an unfocused background.

Preparation

: Sports mode (P49) When taking pictures of outdoor sports, this mode lets you capture still action photos easily.

: Panning mode (P50) Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background.

: Night portrait mode (P51) When you take pictures of your friends in front of beautiful night illumination scenery, this mode allows you to get the appropriate exposure for your subject as well as the background by using flash and slow shutter.

: Motion images mode (P33) Use this mode when recording motion images.

Preparation

Operating the Menu

By operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions.

[Preparation]

1,5

2,3,4

• Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for [ ]) or the playback mode.

REC

W.BALANCE

AE MODE PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT SET

REC

MONITOR AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

REC

MONITOR

AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

REC

MONITOR

1 Press the [MENU] button.

SETUP

AUTO

1600

• If you set the mode dial to the recording mode, the REC menu is displayed; if you set it to the playback mode, the playback menu is displayed.

2 Press 1. 3 Press 3/4 to choose the item.

EXIT

SETUP

OFF

2MIN.

EXIT

SETUP

OFF

2MIN.

EXIT

SETUP

4 Press 2/1 to set the item 5 Press the [MENU] button

• The menu will disappear.

AUTO REVIEW BEEP POWER SAVE

SELECT SET

OFF

2MIN.

EXIT

Preparation

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time. You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button while the message is displayed. You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

1 Press the [MENU] button. 2 Press 1 to make the setup menu

appear.

• In simple mode, skip this step.

3 Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET],

and then press 1.

4 Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time,

and then press 1.

5 Press 3/4 to select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y]

or [Y/M/D].

6 Press the [MENU] button 2 times.

• The menu will disappear.

7 Check if the date/time setting is

displayed correctly, after turning the camera [OFF] and [ON].

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2,3,4,5

REC

NO.RESET RESET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT SET

4,5

CLOCK SET

SETUP

ENG

EXIT

10:00

SELECT SET

• It is possible to print the recording date. When using the [SD Viewer for DSC] in the supplied CD-ROM, you can print with the recording date by setting its position on the picture. For further information (software installation), read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

• When you want digital printings with the recording date, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio, a store, etc. Depending on the store, it may not be printed.

• After a fully charged battery is installed in the camera for at least 1 hour, the time and date will be held for approximately 24 hours if the battery is removed. If the battery was not fully charged the time may not be retained properly. If the time/ date setting is lost please reset it.

NOV

M/D/Y

2003

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Recording images (basic)

Taking Pictures

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2,5

3,4

SET

F2.8

SETUP

AUTO

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EXIT

1600

1/25

REC

W.BALANCE

AE MODE

PICT.SIZE QUALITY

SELECT

Recording images (basic)

By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken. (Refer to P45 for aperture-priority. Refer to P46 for shutter-priority.)

[Preparation]

• Insert the card. (P15)

• Set the power switch to [ON]. (P17)

1 Set the mode dial to [P/A/S]. (P25) 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Press 3/4 to select [AE MODE] 4 Press 2/1 to set to [P] 5 Press the [MENU] button

• The menu will disappear.

6 After centering the subject in the

AF area 1 Viewfinder, press the shutter button halfway

• When the focus is adjusted, the focus

indication [¥] 2 appears.

• When the focus indication flashes, the focus is not adjusted. Press the shutter button halfway to adjust the focus again.

• The shutter speed and the aperture value 3 are automatically adjusted and displayed on the LCD monitor/ Viewfinder.

• When the subject is out of the AF area, use the AF/AE lock. (P55)

on the LCD monitor/

7 Press the shutter button fully to take

the picture.

• After taking a picture, when the auto review (P82) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds.

Recording images (basic)

• If the shutter button is pressed all the way, at once, the camera may not focus properly. An alternative to first pressing halfway is to enable Continuous AF.

• Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button. Press the button halfway again.

• When power saving time is set, if you do not operate the camera for a while, it is automatically turned off at the set time. To operate the camera again, press the shutter button or turn the power switch first to [OFF] and then to [ON]. (P84)

• The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may differ from that of the recorded pictures. In particular, when taking pictures in dark places with a long time exposure, darkness appears on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder, but the recorded pictures are bright.

• If the exposure is not properly set, the color of the aperture value and the shutter speed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder becomes red.

• In the following cases, the focus may not be adjusted properly. 1 Recording a scene including subjects both near and far 2 Recording a scene through a dirty pane of glass 3 Recording an illuminated subject 4 Recording in darkness 5 Recording a moving subject 6 Recording a subject with little contrast 7 Recording with jitter

• We recommend that you set the clock setting again before taking pictures.

• When the brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes such as while zooming or panning, you may hear a click sound from the lens or the image on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may change suddenly; this is not a malfunction. The sound is caused by the camera automatically adjusting the aperture value.

• When pressing the shutter button halfway, the LCD monitor/Viewfinder may become dark or bright for a moment; this is not a malfunction. This arises from adjusting the aperture value.

• When the power is [OFF], this camera chatters if it is shaken. However, this is not a malfunction.

About jitter

• To prevent jitter, be careful when you press the shutter button.

• When the jitter alert 1 appears, we recommend you use a tripod.

1600

F2.8 1/8

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